Lite Ulumado – a small settlement in Kecamatan Nubatukan, on Lembata Island
Lite Ulumado is an Indonesian settlement that belongs to the Kecamatan Nubatukan administrative district, as part of Kabupaten Lembata, in East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur, abbreviated NTT) province. Geographically, it is located in the eastern part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, on Lembata Island, which is also named among the NTT islands in available provincial-level Wikipedia sources. The province's capital is Kupang City, and NTT comprises a total of 21 kabupaten and 1 city. Based on Lite Ulumado's coordinates (-8.3934114, 123.466379), the settlement is located in the southern part of the island. Since no independent, detailed Wikipedia source exists for this settlement, the description below relies on the broader administrative and geographic context.
General overview
Lite Ulumado is a small, little-known Indonesian rural settlement whose direct superior administrative district is Kecamatan Nubatukan within Kabupaten Lembata. Lembata Island itself is a relatively obscure tourist destination in the Indonesian archipelago, and the communities living there typically sustain themselves through agriculture, fishing, and small-scale industrial activities. The entire region, including Lembata, is characterized by strong local cultural traditions and a dominant presence of the Catholic faith, as East Nusa Tenggara is one of Indonesia's most Christian provinces. The total population of NTT province was 5,446,285 in 2022, and according to the provincial Wikipedia source, this figure rose to 5,742,560 by the end of 2025; however, no specific data is available for Lite Ulumado. Kecamatan Nubatukan is one of the important administrative and commercial districts of the kabupaten, but verifiable data is unavailable on the extent to which this greater activity directly affects Lite Ulumado's daily life.
Real estate and investment
No settlement-level, verifiable data exists regarding Lite Ulumado's real estate market, land prices, or investment procedures. Based on the broader regional context, Kabupaten Lembata and, more generally, the entire East Nusa Tenggara province fall into the less developed, rural parts of the Indonesian real estate market, where the number of sales and investment transactions is far below those of tourism-rich areas such as Bali or Lombok. As a general Indonesian legal framework, it should be noted that foreign citizens cannot acquire full ownership rights (Hak Milik) over real estate in Indonesia, but only limited property titles for specified periods, such as Hak Pakai or Hak Sewa. These regulations apply throughout the country, including settlements in NTT province. Specific data on the level of local infrastructure development and the volume of real estate transactions cannot be extracted from available sources in the case of Lite Ulumado.
Safety and security
No independent, verifiable statistics or detailed reports are available regarding Lite Ulumado's safety and security. East Nusa Tenggara province generally displays the characteristics typical of rural areas in Indonesia from a public safety perspective: rural communities have strong neighborhood bonds, and small villages typically have lower crime rates than larger cities. However, a challenge typical of the entire province is underdeveloped transportation infrastructure, which in some areas impedes the rapid response capability of law enforcement. These generalizations relate to the broader context of rural areas in NTT province and should not be considered specific findings about Lite Ulumado. Before visiting, it is advisable to consult up-to-date travel advisories available at current regional security assessments.
Tourist attractions
No single named tourist attraction is listed in available sources for Lite Ulumado. The broader region, East Nusa Tenggara, however, is known for several significant natural and cultural attractions. According to the provincial Wikipedia source, prominent sights in the region include Komodo National Park, which is the only natural habitat of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and is found on Komodo and Rinca islands. The three-colored crater lakes of the Kelimutu volcano on Flores Island are also counted among the region's renowned natural wonders. The underwater world of the Alor Islands is well-regarded among divers. Lembata Island itself is known for its traditional whale hunting, practiced in Lamalera village using ancient methods; this custom is one of Kabupaten Lembata's most well-known cultural and ethnographic attractions. No verified data is available regarding the exact distances of these locations from Lite Ulumado and how to reach them; however, the whaling tradition of Lamalera can be understood as a regional attraction within the kabupaten's territory.
Summary
Lite Ulumado is a small Indonesian rural community in Kecamatan Nubatukan, Kabupaten Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara province, located in the eastern part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. Since no independent, detailed source material exists for the settlement itself, this description relies on verifiable data at the provincial and regency levels. The broader region's natural and cultural assets—including Lembata Island's traditional community life and East Nusa Tenggara's unique natural heritage—provide the context in which Lite Ulumado is situated. Before traveling to or considering any investment in the settlement, thorough on-site information gathering is advisable, as settlement-level infrastructure and market data cannot be reconstructed from publicly available sources.
